Saturday, February 27, 2010

The Parke Hotel

Our romantic 15-year anniversary evening was a pleasure at the modern Parke Hotel on the east side of town. The top-floor suite was complete with whirlpool tub and big screen high-def television. Stepping into that tub - oh, my! The relaxation was so overwhelming in contrast to the wintry whipping winds outside that I sat transfixed for a couple minutes. The T.V.'s closed captioning allowed us to enjoy an episode of TruTV's Forensic Files show while the jets massaged away.

There was a lounge with bar and live music just off the lobby, featuring a smooth-voiced singer this evening. We didn't hop into the pool ourselves, but it did appear to be making waves even in the late hours of the night. And the convenience nook filled with snacks for purchase at all hours of the day was a delightful surprise, seeming to buck the trend on my business travels.

The staff was helpful and upbeat. The beds were soft and comfortable. I wouldn't mind going back!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm confused..is this your dating anniversary!? Because, Lane couldn't have been 6 months two years before he was born!

Joe McDonald said...

Yep, as noted a couple posts earlier... tks!